January 2009

ART TEASE 3

Artists:

Phil Roberts | Bigtoe | Esteban Manriquez | Christopher Polentz

Zoey |Tara Parrish | Karl Backman | Debra Haden | Kitty Brown

Gregory Rodriguez | Andrea Young | Nathan Deyoung | Ronald Bourbeau

Burlesque:

Victoria Vengeance

Feminine Oddities

Models:

Kim Caracoles | Anjella | Rita Von Riot |

Christine Fury | Tenayah Sioux

Photography:

Robert Alvarado | Chris Gomez | Tim Hunter

Mark your calendars now for the spectacle that is Art Tease..

It will also coincide with the Official Kickoff of the

COSTA MESA ARTWALK Night.. The Light Galleries shuttle will be transporting guests between The Light Gallery & the World Gallery. Take in a  full evening of Art, best of all you won’t have to drive!

LIVE ART

Sexy Models

Photography

Burlesque & More

2/20/09 7pm-Midnight

The Light Gallery

440 e. 17th st

Costa Mesa, ca

92627

1/17/09 “Change is NOW!” A live collaboration Inspired by Barack Obama

“Change is NOW!” Exhibit

The Light Gallery

440 E. 17^th st. Costa Mesa, ca 92627

Exhibit opening reception Sat January 17th, 2009

^{Opening reception with the Artists Jan 17th 7pm-11pm}

^{Gallery Hours Tues-Sat Noon-7pm or by appointment}

“Change is NOW!” (www.thelightgalleries.com) and the local artist community announced an art exhibit today, calling for submissions of visual artwork from artists across the nation. The exhibit calls for works that use positive messaging to relay the optimism and importance of immediate change in our world for 2009. The Light Gallery will be accepting submissions from Monday, January 5th through 5 p.m. on January 17th. More info http://changeisnowart.blogspot.com/

A collective group of Artists wil be collaborating live on a mural, inspired by the “Change” Barack Obama has initiated. Artist Zoey Stevens has helped curate the exhibit, featuring work from Dereck Cruz, Frank Ippolito, Ryan Boyle, Robert Holton, Tara Parrish and many more. Gallery Director Steven Borts hopes the exhibit will serve as a reminder to participants, their power to effect positive change.  Artist Robert  says, “the momentum of our good intentions combined with our creative talents will set into motion, the change our community wishes to effect.”

Founded in 2007 by Artist Steven Borts, The Light Gallery was formed as an outlet of expression for artists of all mediums. The Light Gallery showcases a wide variety of contemporary Art work that is forward thinking, and unafraid of risk in order to break new ground. In its’ first year of existence, The Light Gallery has quickly established itself as the West Coast’s premier venue for Underground and Outsider Art. The gallery features monthly group exhibitions as well as weekly live Art & community building workshops

Admission is free and this event is open to the public.

Opening reception will be Sat January 17th, from 7-11 pm.

entertainment provided by The Love Bomb, guest DJ’s and free refreshments provided by Steaz organic drinks. In addition to the public art gallery, “Change is NOW!” will host a closing celebration & inauguration party on the evening of Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, from 6-10 p.m.

Media Contact: Steven Borts

Director- The Light Gallery

714-642-7899        thelightgallery@gmail.com

1/10/09 “Alluring and Provocative” New Works by Laurence Neal Pokras

“Alluring and Provocative” Exhibit

New Works from Laurence Neal Pokras

440 E. 17^th st. Costa Mesa, ca 92627

Exhibit opening reception Sat January 10th, 2009

^{One night only reception with the Artist Jan 10th 7pm-11pm}